Parking availability and locations for special events happening on the UW–Madison campus.
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Season and advanced parking
UW Athletics sells season and advanced single-game accessible parking for Badger football, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and hockey.
Game day parking
Parking may be available on campus the day of an event. Game-day parking is first-come, first served and may be limited.
Event parking permits can be purchased from a lot attendant. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted.
Game day parking locations
- $5 in Lots 60 and 76
- $20 in Lots 46 and 67
- $50 in Lot 64 for buses and RVs
UW Athletics sells single-game parking for accessible parking only.
Bucky Shuttle
UW Athletics operates the Bucky Shuttle. Stops are located in Lots 60, 64, and 76.
Game day parking restrictions
Vehicles parked illegally in UW–Madison lots that have been reserved for football game day parking will be ticketed and towed to Lot 59 at the west end of campus.
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Game day parking locations
- $5 in Lot 17 (Engineering Drive Ramp)
Women’s basketball game day parking locations
- $5 in Lot 29 (N. Park Street Ramp)
- $5 in Lot 46 (Lake & Johnson Ramp)
- $5 in Lot 87 (Accessible parking only)
Men’s basketball game day parking locations
- $20 in Lot 7 (Grainger Hall Garage),
- $20 in Lot 46 (Lake & Johnson Ramp)
- $20 in Lots 48 and 87 (Accessible parking only)
Drop-off zone
If accessible parking is not available, attendees may use the drop-off area on Dayton Street.
Women’s hockey game day parking locations
- $5 in Lot 29 (N. Park Street Ramp)
- $5 in Lot 46 (Lake & Johnson Ramp)
- $5 in Lot 91 and
- $5 in Lot 87 (Accessible parking only)
Men’s hockey game day parking locations
- $15 in Lot 7 (Grainger Hall Garage)
- $15 in Lot 29 (N. Park Street Ramp)
- $15 in Lot 44
- $15 in Lot 46 (Lake & Johnson Ramp)
- $15 in Lots 48 and 87 (Accessible parking only)
UW Athletics does not sell tennis or softball parking in advance. Parking lots are sometimes reserved for game-day parking. Parking is first-come, first-served on game days only.
- Lots 60 and 76 (University Bay Drive Ramp) are sometimes reserved for event parking. The special event rate is $5.
- If lots are not reserved for tennis during regular business hours, stop by Room 124 of the WARF Building (610 Walnut Street) to purchase a permit.
- Parking is free in Lot 60 after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, and all day on weekends unless closed for construction or reserved for a separate event.
- Vehicles with state-issued disabled hangtags or plates may park for free in ParkMobile stalls with a time limit of 30 minutes or more. Check the timed parking stall map.
UW Athletics does not sell swim meet parking in advance. Parking is first-come, first-served on meet days only.
- To find if lots are reserved for a specific event, check the parking calendar.
- If lots are not reserved for swimming during regular business hours, stop by Room 124 of the WARF Building (610 Walnut Street) to purchase a permit.
- Parking is free in Lot 94 after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, and all day on weekends unless closed for construction or reserved for a separate event.
- Vehicles with state-issued disabled hangtags or plates may park for free in ParkMobile stalls with a time limit of 30 minutes or more. Check the timed parking stall map.
UW Athletics does not sell wrestling parking in advance. Parking is first-come, first-served on match days in these nearby lots:
- Lot 17 (Engineering Drive Ramp). Pull a ticket upon entry.
- Lot 19 (Accessible parking)
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Upcoming special events
Check the calendar for parking info related to upcoming special events.
Concerts and performances
Parking for concerts at Camp Randall Stadium and the Kohl Center is sold by UW Athletics.
Parking near event venues
Hourly parking is available in campus parking garages near event venues.
Free parking may be available in nearby surface lots after 4:30 on weekdays and all-day Saturday and Sunday.
If a lot is reserved for an event, you may pay the visitor parking fee upon entry.
Tip: If the “Lot Full” sign is lit, or no visitor parking is available, please look for available parking in the next closest garage.
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Memorial Union
Parking garages near Memorial Union:
- Lot 6 (Helen C. White Garage)
- Lot 7 (Grainger Hall Garage)
- Lot 46 (Lake & Johnson Ramp)
- Lot 83 (Fluno Center Garage)
Union South
Parking garages near Union South:
- Lot 17 (Engineering Drive Ramp)
- Lot 20 (University Avenue Ramp)
- Lot 80 (Union South Garage)
- Lot 7 (Grainger Hall Garage)
- Lot 29 (N. Park Street Ramp)
Tip: If the “Lot Full” sign is lit, that means no visitor parking is available. Please look for available parking in the next closest garage.
Free parking is available after 4:30 p.m. weekdays, and all day Saturday and Sunday in these nearby lots, unless otherwise reserved:
- Lot 56
- Lot 86
- Lot 54
- Lot 45
Fluno Center
Check with your event hosts to see if parking is available to purchase in advance.
If you are not able to purchase parking from the event host, hourly public parking is available near the Fluno Center:
- Lot 83 (Fluno Center Garage)
- Lot 46 (Lake & Johnson Ramp)
Hamel School of Music
School of Music events are held in Music Hall, Hamel Music Center, or the Humanities Building (Mills and Morphy Concert Halls). For concert information, visit the School of Music website.
Nearby parking garages:
- Lot 6 (Helen C. White Garage)
- Lot 7 (Grainger Hall Garage)
- Lot 46 (Lake & Johnson Ramp)
- Lot 83 (Fluno Center Garage)
Free parking is available after 4:30 p.m. weekdays, and all day Saturday and Sunday in these nearby lots, unless otherwise reserved:
- Lot 45
- Lot 54
- Lot 56
- Lot 86
Department of Theater and Drama
Events are held in Vilas Hall (Mitchell and Hemsley Theatres) and Union South. See the section above for Union South parking options. For event information visit the Department of Theatre and Drama website.
Nearby parking options:
- Lot 6 (H.C. White Garage)
- Lot 7 (Grainger Hall Garage)
- Lot 29 (N. Park Street Ramp)
- Lot 46 (Lake & Johnson Ramp)
- Lot 83 (Fluno Center Garage)
Free parking is available after 4:30 p.m. weekdays, and all day Saturday and Sunday in these nearby lots, unless otherwise reserved:
- Lot 45
- Lot 54
- Lot 56
- Lot 61
- Lot 86
Dance
Dance events are primarily held in Lathrop Hall’s H’Doubler Performance Space. For event information visit the UW Dance website.
Nearby parking options:
- Lot 7 (Grainger Hall Garage)
- Lot 20 (University Avenue Ramp)
- Lot 46 (Lake & Johnson Ramp)
- Lot 80 (Union South Garage)
- Lot 83 (Fluno Center Garage)
Free parking is available after 4:30 p.m. weekdays, and all day Saturday and Sunday in these nearby lots, unless otherwise reserved:
- Lot 45
- Lot 54
- Lot 56
- Lot 86
UW Commencement
Parking for UW Commencement is organized by the Chancellor’s Office. For details, refer to the official Commencement website >>.
Housing move-in and move-out
There are multiple options for parking during residence hall move-in and move-out, including two-hour parking, hourly ramp/garage parking, side streets near campus and more. For details, visit UW Housing >>.
WIAA tournament parking
WIAA tournaments bring high school students, athletes, parents, and visitors from every corner of the state to our campus. The privilege of hosting the WIAA tournaments on campus is a partnership between UW Athletics, the City of Madison, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, and UW-Madison Transportation Services.
Parking (including accessible parking) is available for $10 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Shuttle service may be available to/from the Alliant Energy Center. For parking details, visit the WIAA website >>.
Information for event hosts
Organizing an event? Don’t forget about parking!
Transportation Services will work with you to provide convenient parking for guests.
UW-Madison departments and event hosts not affiliated with the university may arrange guest parking at least two weeks before the event date.
If your event is less than two weeks away, please visit a Transportation Services office location to purchase a parking option for a surface lot. Event guests may also use an hourly visitor parking option.
Order daily permits
Reserve parking for guests in a specific lot. Must be ordered at least two weeks in advance.
Request validations
Validate hourly parking for guests. Parking is first come, first served.
Bus, bike, or walk to an event
- Plan a bus trip with Metro’s Trip Planner.
- Check real-time bus arrivals with Metro’s Transit Tracker.
- Park in a designated park-and-ride lot and ride Metro Transit the rest of the way.
- Free bike parking is available at most campus buildings.
- Park your bike at the free, supervised bike corral on UW Badger Football game days.
- Email the Commuter Solutions team for biking tips or a personalized trip plan.
- When walking at night, travel in groups and/or call/text SAFEwalk at (608) 262-5000.
- Email the Commuter Solutions team for a personalized trip plan.
Visitor parking
Attending an event not listed above? Learn about options for visitor parking.